Executive Director : Michigan

Executive Director

Based in East Lansing, MI

Date of Posting: November 28, 2017
Termination Date for Application: December 15, 2017
Position: Executive Director, Michigan Education Association
Compensation/Benefits: To be negotiated
Relationship: Responsible to MEA Board/Officers
Employment Date: To be determined

Send Application and Resume To:

Michigan Education Association
Executive Office
Attn: President Paula Herbart
1350 East Kendale Blvd.
P.O. Box 2573
East Lansing, MI 48826-2573
Email: pherbart@mea.org

Basic Performance Expectations:

• Advisor of the Board of Directors and all staff unions/employees
• Liaison between all three companies: Michigan Education Association (MEA), Michigan Education Association-Financial Services (MEA-FS), and Michigan Educations Special Services Association (MESSA)
• Direct reports include the Executive Director of MEA-FS, Executive Director of MESSA and all Directors of MEA
• Fiscal Responsibilities of all three companies
• Representative on the Staff Retirement Board
• Liaison with American Federation of Teachers and other state and national educational affiliates
• Leader of the staff implementation of the MEA mission statement
• Liaison between MEA and the National Education Association (NEA) and all state affiliates

Assigned Duties:

• Immediate direction of the work of the Association staff and evaluation of the staff
• Act as General Manager of the Association under the direction of the Board
• Provide administrative duties to the Board and the Representative Assembly
• Prepare the Association budget in cooperation with the President and Secretary-Treasurer and subject to the guidelines adopted by the Representative Assembly (RA) and the MEA Board of Directors
• Responsible for the adoption and implementation of all staff programs consistent with the policies of the RA
• Oversee all governing bodies of the Association
• Represent the Association on matters of established policy
• Employ and supervise Directors in consultation with the President, subject to direction of the Board
• Meet with the President, Officers, and appropriate staff to confer on policies and procedures
• Report to the Board and to the RA
• Inform Locals of the number of RA delegates to which each Local is entitled and of election procedures as prescribed by the Constitution
• Serve as a consultant to the Michigan delegation to the NEA Representative Assembly
• Perform specific duties as assigned by the Board of Directors
• Establish and maintain relationships with all Board of Directors and Staff and outside stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned by the President or Board of Directors

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Experience in Organizing in the areas of Social Justice, employment concerns and political action
• Experience in managing a varied and diverse group of employees
• Good driving record
• Experience in presentations, public speaking and facilitation
• Experience in contract negotiations
• High level of communication skills both written and spoken
• Ability to use and operate current technology
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive working environment for all
• Relevant leadership skills
• Understanding of the political process as it pertains to member and public school advocacy
• Experience in a union environment
• Ability to manage highly confidential information
• Honor and belief in public education advocacy for all students and employees

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Experience in managing a large scale budget
• Knowledge of current issues facing public education, including Education Support Professionals, Higher Education and PreK-12 Educators

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